Margo Kelly is second FG candidate in east ward

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Margo Kelly has been selected as the second Fine Gael candidate, alongside John Walsh, in the six seat Galway City East ward.

Northwest Connemara needs lighted helipad says Healy

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A all-weather lighted helipad in northwest Connemara for Coastguard and Medivac helicopters is vital for successful rescue operations in the region.

City must be ‘happy’ with toe-tapping video

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

In the 10 years this month since Facebook was founded - initially among students at Harvard University - it has become an accepted and acceptable worldwide media tool.

Never before have the private lives of people become so public - the consequences of which have yet to be fully understood. We may still lament the lost art of carefully crafted penmanship, or even a good old chinwag over the phone, but, like it or not, social networking has become a valuable and unstoppable way to shorten distances between family and friends, to connect and communicate, to gossip and inform, to advertise and promote.

Rinville Park boasts the county’s first outdoor gym

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The first outdoor public gym in Galway will be unveiled in Oranmore on Monday.

Spending thousands on ‘three new chairs’ is wrong Walsh tells City Hall

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Instead of City Hall spending €150,000 “to buy three new chairs” for the extra councillors elected in May, that money would be better spent addressing the needs of local communities.

Grealish to meet Minister on flood alleviation measures

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Flood alleviation measures which have yet to be completed in Claregalway and Carnmore will be the subject of a meeting in Leinster House next week.

Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish is to meet Brian Hayes, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, on Thursday February 27.

Spruce up the home with Furniture House

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Whether you are a landlord looking to kit out a property or a home-owner who wants to spruce the place up a bit Furniture House has the top quality pieces at great prices to suit your needs.

Restore weekly Woodquay market, says Crowe

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

If towns like Westport, Athy, and Kinsale can sustain a weekly market, than Galway should have no problem in having two - one at St Nicholas’ and the other in Woodquay.

Coveney must ‘withdraw completely’ from fish farm decision, says Welby

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Marine Minister Simon Coveney must “withdraw himself totally” from any decision making regarding controversial plans to locate a giant salmon fish farm in Galway Bay.

This is the view of Independent Connemara councillor Thomas Welby, who has written to Minister Coveney requesting his withdrawal. He has also called on the Department of the Marine to instruct An Bord Iascaigh Mhara “to abandon” the fish farm proposal.

NUI Galway students receive President’s Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Five NUI Galway students and graduates were among a group of inspirational young people presented with the Gaisce Gold Award by President Michael D Higgins.

New Government support available to drive Galway business success

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

ManagementWorks, an initiative by the state agency Skillnets, provides a range of subsidised training programmes to SMEs under the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs. Over 700 business people are currently participating on ManagmentWorks Programmes across the country and are already seeing the concrete impact it is having on company performance.

Mayor’s Awards launched at City Hall

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

“All the volunteers who are nominated for a Mayor’s Award are already winners in their own right,” said Galway city Mayor Padraig Conneely this week.

Mortgage and debt solutions talk in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Independent advice on debt is vital to get the best deal for you and your family, according to Reform Alliance senator Fidelma Healy Eames who is hosting a public information session on mortgage and debt solutions on Monday February 24 at 7pm in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

“Feedback to me strongly suggests that people need help to resolve debt issues. Special guest on the evening will be David Hall, Irish Mortgage Holders and local solicitor Geraldine Costello & Associates. Also in attendance will be representatives from MABS and other personal insolvency experts.

Galway fire fighters pose for Cystic Fibrosis Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Alan Chanter and his colleagues at Galway Fire Station presented a cheque for €14,240 to PJ Kavanagh, the treasurer of Cystic Fibrosis Galway, the proceeds from the sale of a charity calendar.

Jes past pupils to hold table quiz next week

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Test your knowledge and enjoy the chance to win some great prizes at the Jes Past Pupils' Union table quiz, which takes place next week. The event is open to everyone and promises to be a great night out.

Music for MADRA in Moycullen

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A night of musical entertainment in aid of local dog rescue charity MADRA will take place at the Forge Bar in Moycullen on Saturday, March 1 from 8.30pm.

Galway schools urged to ‘spring’ into action for Greenwave 2014

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme is calling on Galway primary schools nationwide to help them track the arrival of spring by getting involved in Greenwave 2014.

Register your business now for the Best of Galway Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway businesses have until Monday (February 24) to register for this year’s Best of Galway Awards, organised by the Galway Advertiser.

Galway leads the way with alternative to menu calorie counting

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway heart and stroke charity Croí has recently commenced piloting a user-friendly menu labelling system to help customers choose healthy menu options in restaurants.

Costs of education is top of credit union conference agenda in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Some 200 credit union representatives will meet in Galway this weekend for their annual youth conference.

The Irish League of Credit Unions’ two-day event, which will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, is regarded as one of the most important in its calendar.

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